FolderWasher
©2009-2017 iXoft.

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What is it?
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FolderWasher was originaly designed to delete invisible ".DS_Store" files created by Mac OS X. When copying folders from Mac OS X to Windows, these files become visible... and annoying - see below.

In the same way, FolderWasher deletes all files whose name begin with period. If you don't want some files beginning with period to be deleted, add them to the Exceptions List.
Warning: files are permanently deleted - not just moved to the trash - and cannot be recovered.

In addition, FolderWasher offer the ability to zip compress folders in order to prevent the creation of deleted invisible files.

Just drop folder onto FolderWasher's icon, or onto FolderWasher's main window if it is already opened.

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Requirements
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FolderWasher runs with any OS X intel-based Macintosh, Windows 7 to 10 on PC.

The Windows version of FolderWasher is actually not supported. Though, it has been successfully tested and works correctly.
If you encounter problems, make sure to run FolderWasher in "administrator mode" (by right-clicking on the executable, and selecting "Run as administrator").

If for any reason - main window is out of your screen for example - you can reset all options by typing CMD-Y (or CTRL-Y with Windows).

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Disclaimer
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iXoft excludes any and all implied warranties, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the program, its quality, performance or fitness for a particular purpose is made. iXoft assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from errors or features contained in the program or the supporting documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Use this application at your own risk.
All trademarks used in the documentation are the property of their respective owners.

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License
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FolderWasher is ©2009-2017 iXoft and distributed donationware (see below), so it can be used for free but can not be sold.

Donationware means this program is free to use forever. Its functionalities are not limited and does not contain advertising, spyware or time trials. Anyone is free to use it without restrictions and is encouraged to donate the amount he thinks is fair based on the usefulness of the programs and his possibilities.

If you wish to contribute to the development of iXoft programs and help to keep FolderWasher free, you can do it with a donation of any amount.

To make a donation in the currency you prefer using PayPal secure payment system, please use the "Help -> Donationware" menu item or go to iXoft website.

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Notes about .DS_Stores files
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.DS_Stores are hidden files are created by the Mac OS X Finder to keep track of folders view options, icon positions, and other visual informations about folders. A separate .DS_Store file is created in each directory to store information about that directory, so you'll find them appearing all over the directory tree, in pretty much every folder you've visited with the OS X Finder.

When a new directory is accessed using the OS X Finder, a .DS_Store file will be created in that directory. Once the directory is viewed using the Finder a hidden .DS_Store file will be permanently created in that directory. Currently, the option to create a .DS_Store file can not be disabled in OS X settings.

So having hidden .DS_Store file is completely normal but when copying folders from Mac OS X to Windows, these files become visible and annoying. Furthermore, users should be concerned about .DS_Store files being uploaded to the web servers. Since .DS_Store files contain some vital folder information they can be exploited to obtain information about system configurations.

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Warning
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FolderWasher can delete ALL files beginning with a period (except the ones listed bu user in the built-in Exceptions List. Be aware that some special system files, located in System and Library folders (and subfolders) must not be deleted!
So, be sure not to wash these special folders.

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Version History
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- 1.14:	2017.12.15.	Menu "About" fixed.
					New icon.
- 1.13:	2017.07.18.	Minor cosmetic bugs fixed.
- 1.12:	2017.06.06.	Minor bugs fixed.
					Automatic update checking every 2 months.
- 1.11:	2017.05.20.	Cosmetic Windows bugs fixed.
- 1.10:	2017.05.15.	Faster processes (washing and compression)
					Washing and compression are now logged.
					Ability to manually choose a folder added.
					Bug when dropping folder with accented chars fixed.
					Other minor bugs fixed.
					Recompiled with new engine.
- 1.01:	2011.08.19.	User options are now stored in special folder (depending on the user's OS).
					Distributed as donationware.
- 1.00:	2010.09.04.	Minor bugs fixed.
					Folder drop on FolderWasher's icon fixed (Macintosh only).
					'Check for update' added.
					Recompiled with new engine.
- 0.90b: 2009.03.05.	First public release.

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Contact Information
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Feel free to drop a mail to iXoft and tell us what you think about this software. Any comments (favorable or otherwise), bug or mispell reports regarding this iXoft product are welcome.

		contact@ixoft.com

Make sure you have the latest version of this software by visiting the iXoft website:

		http://sw.ixoft.com/